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Call for unity on mental health in Fiji amid Covid-19 pandemic
A Fijian psychologist is calling on people in Fiji to work together to tackle issues associated with mental health amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pasifika frontliners 'risking life and limb' on the job
The need to safeguard the health and well-being of New Zealand's frontline workers has been highlighted this week.
Tongan contender for top Forum job targets new Pacific order
Tonga's candidate for the top job at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat says she's committed to making a difference for people across the region.
Boaties in Fiji's Blue Lanes ponder next move as cyclone season looms
Boat owners allowed to enter Fiji's Blue Lanes are urging other countries to adopt a similar initiative amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
Fiji govt and church clash over pulled broadcasts
Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama's intervention to stop debates between a self-described movement and church groups from being broadcast has come under attack.
Pacific artists unite against Covid-19
As Pacific communities in New Zealand's biggest city address the impact of a Covid-19 resurgence, a concert featuring artists, heads of State and international celebrities will be broadcast… Video, Audio
Five-way contest for Fiji's SODELPA leadership
The race for the top job at Fiji's main opposition party is heading into a five-way contest.
Pasifika health official stresses importance of being prepared
A Pasifika health boss in New Zealand is stressing the importance of mobilising medical and other resources to help equip Pacific communities and providers within those communities in case of a…
Pacific climate warriors call for a 'just recovery'
A Pacific 'climate warrior' warns that unless governments take the necessary steps to tackle the climate crisis, things will only get worse.
Fiji’s budget transparency score falls, PNG unchanged
Fiji's budget transparency score has dropped while Papua New Guinea has maintained the same score it was given in 2017 in the Open Budget Survey.
Sparks fly as Fiji Budget debate heats up over canned fish
Fiji's Budget debate in parliament this week has taken a twist for the worse, as one MP called it, when the government was accused of handing out sub-standard food to rural communities.
First Rotuma community centre opens in NZ
Rotumans now have a place they can call their own in New Zealand.
Escaping Covid-19 in Fijian 'paradise'
Fiji is creating what the government calls safe lanes for yachts and pleasure craft that wish to "escape the Covid-19 pandemic in paradise". Audio
Business over people: Govt accused of leaving Fijians 'high and dry'
Fiji's opposition parties and a teachers' union have condemned the government's 'big and bold' $US1.7 billion National Budget for the 2020-2021 financial year.
Fiji govt unveils $US1.7 billion Budget
Fiji's government has projected a $US1.7 billion National Budget for the 2020-2021 financial year.
Fiji's NFP slams Reserve Bank's economic projection
Fiji's opposition National Federation Party has criticised the Reserve Bank's revised figure this week of a negative 1.3 percent growth for the economy.
Fiji economy needs to reset, strengthen resilience: former treasurer
A former governor of the Reserve Bank in Fiji says it's time to reset the economy and focus on strengthening public financing.
Church issues warning as claims of sexual abuse surface in Fiji
The Catholic Church in Fiji has warned any priests found to have abused children will be severely dealt with.
Fiji sisters seek dignity following disaster
Fiji is battling the impacts of both the Covid-19 pandemic and Cyclone Harold, which left widespread devastation when it struck the country in April. Audio
NZ cautious about Fiji 'Bula Bubble'
The New Zealand government says it's taking a cautious approach to Fiji's 'Bula Bubble' proposal.
USP Vice Chancellor urges students and staff to focus on future
There's an air of certainty at the University of the South Pacific after two weeks of protests at the regional institution. Audio
USP saga: Pacific govts in spotlight as pressure mounts to resolve impasse
A former vice-chancellor at Papua New Guinea's University of Technology says politics has no place in university governance. Audio
Suspended USP Vice-Chancellor says he's victim of 'witch-hunt'
The suspended pro Vice Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific believes he's a victim of a witch-hunt by the leadership group at the regional institution. Audio
Suspended SODELPA MP apologises to supporters over party fallout
A member of parliament from the Social Democratic Liberal Party in Fiji has apologised to their voters and supporters following SODELPA's suspension by the registrar of political parties.